Dog-friendly café · Downtown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt
Good News Cafe
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Café near Madison Street serving coffee, smoothies and sandwiches, with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address155 17th St, Oakland, CA
- NeighborhoodDowntown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt
Dog parks near Good News Cafe
- about 0.9 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Good News Cafe
- about 0.2 mi
- about 0.3 mi
- PortalGastropubabout 0.6 mi
- Two Pitchers Brewing OaklandBrewery · dogs allowed inside · dog menuabout 0.6 mi
- Drake's DealershipBeer gardenabout 0.6 mi
Good News Cafe: frequently asked questions
Is Good News Cafe dog-friendly?
Yes, according to BringFido and Oakland Wiki. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Good News Cafe?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
Where is Good News Cafe?
Good News Cafe is at 155 17th St in Downtown & Uptown, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Good News Cafe?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard (about 0.3 mi) and Portal (about 0.6 mi).
Is there a dog park near Good News Cafe?
Yes. The closest is Jefferson Square Dog Park, about 0.9 mi away.
Sources
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Oakland Wiki, undated, read Oct 2026